As someone who has painted her own bedroom black I can fully attest to the calming, cocooning nature of a dark room. No dark dreams. Just dreaming in the dark. Beautiful bedroom by Meme Interior Design & Architecture.

I’m stalking Australian movie legends dear readers. I’m officially in the big league now. ‘Iona’ in Darlinghurst, Sydney is the humble abode of the film director, screenwriter and producer Baz Luhrmann and his costume and production designer wife Catherine Martin. Think traditional character meets contemporary luxury with Art Deco references and rolls and rolls and rolls of Martin’s wallpaper range for Porters Paints. Definitely extravagant, not for the shrinking violets amongst you but I had to share because of Kim’s floor deliberations. Patterned tessellated encaustic tiles in the foyer and bold wallpaper. OK I know the space is large enough to take it but patterned tile and wallpaper! Link here while it lasts.

Entamer une conversation subtile entre appartement bourgeois du XIXème et meubles sur mesure réinventant le classicisme. Yes. A subtle conversation between classicism and bespoke modern. St Germain Apartment by Tristan Auer.

In a parallel universe I am French. I live in this beautiful home. I’m surrounded by history and personal treasures, the rooms traditional, slightly faded with a ripple of the modern. By LB Architecte and interiors by Mlinaric, Henry & Zervudachi.

In a parallel universe I am French, pencil thin and always 35.

A mix of modern and rustic, a neutral palette with layers of texture. Light and liveable. Warm and inviting. Pull up a chair in the kitchen or sink into the sofa. I’d feel right at home in this home by Vancouver-based interior designer Sophie Burke.